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The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
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The Polar Express

by Chris Van Allsburg

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I gave five stars for this book because everytime I read it to a class I find at least one child at the end their eyes light up. I get a joy out of reading the book. ( )
  cgrailey21 | Nov 4, 2009 |
Title: The Polar Express. By: Marantz, Kenneth & Jones, Trevelyn E., School Library Journal; Oct85, Vol. 32 Issue 2, p164, 2p
Database: Academic Search Complete
  lhackstaff | Nov 4, 2009 |
The Polar Express is a christmas story about a boy who still has faith that there is a santa claus. The polar express comes to pick him up on Christmas Eve to bring him to the North Pole to prove Santa is real. When asked what he wants for Christmas the little boy replies a bell of of your sleigh. Only those who believe in Santa can hear the bell ring.(3.1)

www.chrisvanallsburg.com/ This site has interactive activities to go along with many of Chris' books. It also has a story writing contest.
  kbsteel | Nov 3, 2009 |
This is an excellent book for Christmas time. The mystery surrounding a young boy's journery to the North Pole will captivate children. The illustrations are vivid and add to the mysterious feel of the book. This is a classic children's book that will quickly become a staple for the Christmas season.
thepolarexpress.com ( )
  JamieJohnson | Oct 31, 2009 |
A young boy has been told that Santa Clause does not exist. He wants to believe and wishes to hear Santa's sleigh but hears a train instead. He went on board the train which took him to the North Pole. The young boy meets Santa and receives the first Christmas present. The boys wish comes true when he receives a bell from Santa's sleigh. As long as one believes in Santa they will hear the bell ring. The boy grew and could always hear its ring however, his sister does not always believe and can not hear the bell anymore. ( )
  wendyfincher | Oct 31, 2009 |
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Epigraph
Dedication
To Karen
First words
On Christmas Eve, many years ago, I lay quietly in my bed.
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Canonical titleThe Polar Express
Original publication date1985
People/CharactersSanta Claus, Sarah, Mother, Father
Important placesNorth Pole
Important eventsChristmas
Awards and honorsCaldecott Medal (1986), New York Times bestseller (Fiction, 1985), A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book (1986)
DedicationTo Karen
First wordsOn Christmas Eve, many years ago, I lay quietly in my bed.
Last words(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)
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Amazon.com Amazon.com Audiobook Review (ISBN 0395389496, Hardcover)

The Polar Express book and CD gift set is a charming collage of enchanting sounds, lyrical words, and climatic storytelling. Read by Academy Award-winning actor William Hurt, author Chris Van Allsburg's children's classic--a winner of the Caldecott Medal--is accompanied by a handsome melody and the sweet sounds of sleigh bells, train whistles, and spirited cheers from hundreds of Santa's elves. The composition stirs the listener's imagination, bringing to life the magic of Christmas. Coupled with a hardcover book (and a special gift from Santa's sleigh), listeners can read along and gaze at luminescent drawings page after page. The Polar Express touches the imagination of those "who truly believe." (Running time: 11 minutes, one cassette) --Cate Bick

(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:22 -0400)

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